**Parts of Speech:** Laths is a noun.
**Definitions:** Laths are thin strips of wood that are used to support plaster or tiles in buildings.
**Pronunciations:** In US English, laths is pronounced as "lahths" (IPA: /læθs/), while in UK English, it is pronounced as "lahths" (IPA: /lɑːθs/).
**Origin and Usage:** Laths originated from Middle English word "lath" which means a support or a thin strip of wood. Laths are commonly used in building construction to provide support for plaster or tiles.
**Synonyms:** Laths are also known as slats, battens, or lattices.
**Related Words:** Related five letter words to laths include shalt, paths, maths, baths, and waths.
**Example Sentences:**
- The plaster was applied to the laths.
- The carpenter used laths to support the tiles on the roof.
- The old building had laths as its primary support for the walls and ceiling.